Cherry Hill Homes Public Housing Baltimore, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cherry Hill Homes is a Public Housing community in Baltimore, MD with 1,279 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $355/month on average.
1,279
total units
94%
occupancy
$355
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1006 Shellbanks Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,000/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,572/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 14% |
How to apply at Cherry Hill Homes
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1006 Shellbanks Rd, Baltimore; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$355/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor City Townhouses LIHTC | Baltimore | 0.8 km |
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| Riverfront Townhomes [aka] Hanover Park LIHTC | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
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| Lansdowne Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Halethorpe | 1.7 km |
| Lansdowne Gardens PB Section 8 | Halethorpe | 1.7 km |
| Circle Terrace Apts LIHTC | Baltimore | 2.8 km |
| Lakeside Homes at Holiday Heights a PB Section 8 | Lansdowne | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cherry Hill Homes have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Cherry Hill Homes?
Residents report average rents near $355/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Cherry Hill Homes?
Contact the management office at 1006 Shellbanks Rd in Baltimore. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.